Registration Now Open for the 5th Annual Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, is excited to announce the return of the 5th Annual Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament, taking place Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, 570 E. McKinley Street, Chambersburg. The two-day tournament welcomes pickleball players…
CVBA Travel Club’s 2028 Southeast Asia River Cruise Adventure
The CVBA Travel Club invites anyone to attend a virtual information session on Monday, August 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. EDT to learn about the Treasures of the Mekong tour, an unforgettable journey through Vietnam and Cambodia scheduled for March 27 through April 9, 2028. Hosted by Carol Dibiase of Cruise Planners, the…
Meritus removes a blood clot from a lung
A 77-year-old Boonsboro resident and small-business owner is the first person to have a blood clot removed from their lung at Meritus Medical Center. Elmer Wachter, who co-owns Myersville Exxon and Mason-Dixon Dragway, is the hospital’s first pulmonary embolism thrombectomy patient, said Sabri Yilmaz, M.D., with Meritus Interventional Radiology. The procedure is common in tertiary…
Martin’s Potato Rolls: The Taste is Golden, Globally!
The following story was provided by Olivia Martin, great-granddaughter to Martin’s founders, Lloyd and Lois Martin. Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.® is a family owned and operated business that produces and distributes high quality potato roll and bread products throughout the local community, as well as around the globe. Martin’s prides itself on keeping the…
Celebrating 40 Years of ChambersFest
The 40th Annual ChambersFest took over Chambersburg last week and brought the community together for multiple events to celebrate the most historic week of the year. The Tim & Susan Cook 1-Mile Race kicked the week off July 11. Alex Orr came in first place for the female race, and John Mascioli for the male…
Where Milestones Become Memories
From picture day to game day, Pictures Plus captures the moments that matter most. Serving school districts and sports organizations across Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. For our schools, Pictures Plus specializes in fall and spring portraits, yearbooks, formal senior portraits, groups, and special events. Our sports photography focuses on individual, team, and league…
Celebrating 5 Years of the CVBA at Summer Mixer
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce and Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce partnered five years ago in 2021 to form the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) to help preserve the life of businesses within the Cumberland Valley region. Since then, the CVBA has remained the largest business advocacy organization in the area and has continued to…
59th Annual Greencastle Sidewalk Days Returns July 10th–11th
The 59th Annual Greencastle Sidewalk Days returns to downtown Greencastle on Friday and Saturday, July 10–11, bringing two days of shopping, food, entertainment, and family fun to one of the community’s longest-standing traditions. Presented by ELM Shoes + Active and hosted by the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event will feature more than 100…
Downtown Chambersburg, Inc. is Awarded Main Street America Affiliate for 2026
Downtown Chambersburg, Inc. (DCI) has been recognized as a 2026 Main Street America Affiliate, a national designation awarded to organizations demonstrating excellence in downtown revitalization, preservation-based economic development, and community engagement. DCI is one of just 453 Affiliate Main Street America programs nationwide and part of a network of more than 1,600 communities committed to strengthening…
22nd Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race Returns July 11 During ChambersFest
The 22nd Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race/Walk will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, as part of the 40th Annual ChambersFest celebration. Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this unique one-mile event that honors the legacy of two dedicated educators while supporting local students. Registration and…